Student Orientation

Student orientation and induction will take place online during the 2 week restricted movement period.

For directions to MTU Kerry Campus, please visit the following page Travelling to Tralee/IT Tralee.

For directions within the MTU Kerry Campus, please visit the following page Campus Maps

Semester 1

Semester 2

How do I get a Irish Residence Permit?

• After arriving in Ireland, all students from outside the EU or the EEA (European Economic Area) must register at the local immigration office to apply for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP)
• This card indicates that you have been granted permission to stay in the State for longer than 90 days.
• The local immigration office is located at Tralee Garda (police) station and currently operates on an appointment basis only.
• You will need the following to register:
  • A valid passport;
  • An entry visa;
  • MTU student card;
  • Evidence of financial support;
  • A letter of registration from the IMCP/IPCP Office.
  • Students will need to have secured a fixed term local address;
  • Irish Residence Permit (IRP) Fee €300.  Persons under the age of 18 at the time of registration are exempt from paying this fee.  Please note you cannot pay by cash.
  • A copy of medical Inurancce

Notes:

More information on the IRP application process can be found on the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service GNIB webpage.

Ireland has a modern financial system and banking is simple and convenient. ATM machines (cash dispensers) are widely available and international credit cards are widely accepted.

Irish banking costs vary but many banks offer special student rates or even 'free banking' so it is well worth checking with the banks before opening an account. A student officer should be available on location in every bank to advise on setting up accounts and other personal financial matters.

Students must complete formal registration before they are eligible to open an Irish bank account, and then students need to present the following documents at the bank in order to open an account:

• a college registration letter (issued by the IMCP/IPCP office)
• sponsorship letter
• original passport/visa

Please Note: The college registration letter can only be supplied after the student has supplied their Tralee accommodation address to the IMCP/IPCP Office.

IMCP Information

The IMCP/IPCP office also acts as an information centre providing advice and guidance to IMCP/IPCP students. IMCP/IPCP Office can provide advice to students in relation to (but not limited to) the following:

• Academic Mentoring and Non-Academic Supports;
• Accommodation;
• Immigration and visa information;
• Induction and Orientation;
• Student events;

Student Welfare & Student Support Facilities

Student welfare and well-being are of great importance to IMCP/IPCP staff. On this basis, the IMCP/IPCP office plays a key role in ensuring that all necessary student support services are available to its students. IMCP/IPCP Office can also direct students to other MTU support services available to them, such as the MTU Health Centre.

International students at IT Tralee can sometimes experience some homesickness, while living away from home. Support services above can be used, and students are advised to read our document with information when dealing with homesickness.

Students are also advised to read our document on “Healthy Living Tips”.

IMCP/IPCP Office

The key people you will meet in the IMCP/IPCP Office are the Office Administrators and the Castel Education Programme Manager. They are available for all non-academic queries and Castel Education queries. Directions and contact details are available on our contact us.

IMCP/IPCP  Castel Education Programme Manager

Tracy Sheahan, Castel Education Programme Manager is there to provide support and guidance on non-academic issues.

All students are encouraged to visit the Castel Education Programme Manager . This will be strictly by appointment only. To make an appointment email or phone Tracy especially if they are experiencing difficulties of a non-academic nature e.g. accommodation, visas, personal or health issues, homesickness etc.

All students are assigned an Academic Mentor and are strongly encouraged to meet with their Mentor at allocated times. The IMCP/IPCP Academic Mentor is also available during the academic year for consultation if students are experiencing academic difficulties.

IMCP / IPCP Academic Mentors

All students are assigned an Academic Mentor from MTU. The IMCP/IPCP Academic Mentor is  available during the academic year for consultation if students are experiencing academic difficulties. Mentors provide intensive support to students across all areas of their academic work encompassing study skills, time management, exam preparation, in addition the mentors provide key supports and student liaison activities on key areas such as student attendance and continuous assessment performances. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their Mentor to take advantage of this support.

Being a student at MTU Kerry Campus will offer you many fantastic opportunities.  The MTU Kerry Campus is a major provider of programmes across Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science and Healthcare. It has in the region of 3,500 full time undergraduate and postgraduate students with a significant international student population from over 40 different countries worldwide.

Further information can be found on the main MTU Kerry Campus website in the About section.

International Student Facebook Page

Finally, there is a group on Facebook for incoming international students from all faculties.  Students are welcome to join this group on the MTU Kerry Campus International Students Facebook page.

It can be a useful source of information and a great opportunity for you to get to know other international students who will also be studying in Tralee.

Societies and Sports Clubs

MTU has a wide range of student sports clubs and societies offering you the chance to meet people with similar interests, to try new things and to have some fun and relax from your studies.

Information on MTU societies (e.g. drama, art, photography etc.) can be found on the Societies Facebook page

Information on MTU Sports Clubs can be found on the Sport Club webpage

Other Facilities

MTU also have a wide range of on-site facilities such as library, canteen, bank and crèche. More information can be found on the Current Students

Visitor Information

Tralee (Irish: Trá Lí, meaning "strand of the Lee" is the county town of County Kerry, in the south-west of Ireland.

Kerry is one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland. Take time to explore its many beaches, mountains, lakes and forests and to attend social and cultural events on offer.

Visitor Information on Tralee is available on the MTU Kerry Campus visitor webpage  and on the Tralee town webpage, and visitor information on Kerry is available on the Go Kerry webpage.

Crime prevention and Personal Safety information, courtesy of  An Garda Síochána, is available in English and Arabic, using the following links:

• Crime Prevention & Personal Safety in Ireland (English Version of website)
• Crime Prevention & Personal Safety in Ireland (Arabic Version)

Attendance

• All students must follow the official COVID19 advice and protocols with regards to attendance on campus.
• Attendance (face to face and online) will be monitored continuously and attendance information will be shared with your Cultural Bureau and your destination college.
• The Institute reserves the right to monitor attendance at all times.